JP4456802B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a display device.soThe present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner and can give a specific game value in relation to the result.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of symbols on a game board and a start winning opening are provided, and a game ball is awarded to the starting winning opening. There is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable display game is played by variably displaying a plurality of symbols in the variable display device.
[0003]
The above variable display game is performed by displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols in a variable display device, for example, in each of the left, middle, and right display areas, and starts the variable display game. When a predetermined time elapses from, the change display of each display area is stopped in the order of, for example, left, middle, and right, and a predetermined pattern is stopped and displayed to derive a result mode. The variable display in each display area is performed by updating and displaying the symbols sequentially in the order in the symbol row. Note that this result mode has already been determined, for example, at the beginning of the start of the variable display game, and each symbol is controlled to stop so that the variable display of the plurality of display areas matches the already determined result mode. .
[0004]
  Then, when the variable display game is over, each symbol that is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of display areas has a predetermined special result mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2” , 2 ”, etc.), a specific game value (a big hit game state) is generated as a game value, and for example, a variable prize device provided on the game board is opened. By converting to a state, the player can acquire a large amount of game balls. Also, in the process of the variable display game, for example, when the variable display of the left display area and the middle display area is stopped and only the variable display of the right display area is being performed, When the reach display mode (for example, “2, 2.1”, 1 indicates an unstopped state) is formed and the reach (reach state) is reached, the right display areaCanTo increase the player's expectation for the establishment of a special result mode (generation of a specific game value) by reducing the speed of the variable display and performing the reach variable display that makes the variable display time longer than usual. I have to.
[0005]
In order to increase the interest of such reach, a plurality of types of reach variation display are set, and the reliability that is the result of reach variation display, that is, the result of the reach variation display, is different depending on the type of reach variation display. The reach variation display of a predetermined type is less likely to appear when it is not a big hit, and is likely to appear when it is a big win (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-15175
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the reliability is made different in this way, for example, if a reach fluctuation display that is determined to have low reliability appears, a big hit cannot be expected at the moment of appearance. In addition, the reach fluctuation display with high reliability has a low appearance rate, and thus it is rarely seen.
[0008]
This invention reduces the possibility that a big hit cannot be expected at the moment when a reach variation display appears by selecting and combining reach symbols based on the type of reach variation display to be performed and expressing the reliability. At the same time, it is an object of the present invention to realize a variable display game that is easy to appear and has a fresh feeling by making each reach variable display easy to appear.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The first invention isLeft, middle, rightA display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification symbols in each of the variable display areas, and controls the variable display game on the display device based on the establishment of the start condition, and the display result of the variable display game is Control means capable of imparting a specific game value in the case of a special result mode, the control means in the process of performing a variable display game,Left, middle, rightOf variable display areaOf which the left and right fluctuation display areasDisplay resultFruitMeet the conditions for special resultsThe medium fluctuation display area is displayed in a variable manner.In a gaming machine that performs reach stop display that performs a temporary stop that slightly changes the reach symbol that is displayed when reach occurs at the stop position and that makes the change display time of the change display game longer than usual. The gaming machine further includes an operation switch that can be operated by the player to select a probability of executing the reach variation display, and the control means determines whether or not to perform the reach variation display of the variation display game. Reach fluctuation determining means for determining, reach storage means for storing reach fluctuation display data for performing a plurality of types of reach fluctuation display, and the reach memory when the reach fluctuation display is determined by the reach fluctuation determining means. A reach selection execution means for selecting predetermined reach fluctuation display data from the means and executing the reach fluctuation display; and based on an operation of the operation switch. And selectable reach probability selecting means the probability of executing the reach varying display Te, the variable display game results are displayedWhen the special result mode is set, a true jackpot notice is given at a predetermined rate at the start winning prize, and the special result mode is not set.Will it be a special outcome?Fake likeJackpot noticeWhen starting a prizePredetermined percentageLess thanIt is determined that the reach change display is performed by the advance notice unit and the reach change determination unit, andAt start-up prizeThe jackpot notice notificationwentIn this case, there is provided reliability addition means for increasing the degree of confidence that the result of reach variation display becomes a special result mode at the start of variation of the variation display game, and the reach selection execution means has a special result of reach variation display. Reach reliability determination means for determining reliability as a result mode; and reach design determination means for determining a reach symbol based on a determination result of the reach reliability determination means; and the reach reliability determination means The reliability determination table has a plurality of reliability determination tables that define the reliability of reach variation display, and the probability of executing reach variation display is relatively high. The reliability of reach variation display is relatively low. In the reliability determination table that is set and the probability of executing reach variation display is relatively low, the reliability of reach variation display is set relatively high, and the reach probability selection The reliability determination table to be selected is switched based on the selection of the probability of executing the reach variation display depending on the stage, and the reliability addition determining means stores the reliability data of the reach variation display stored in the reliability determination table. The reach design determining means determines the reach design based on the addition result, the reliability determination table selected by the reach probability selecting means, and the reach determined by the reach design determining means. Depending on the design,In the variable display game corresponding to the jackpot notice notificationThe reliability of the reach fluctuation display is notified.
[0010]
Here, the reach (reach state) has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are preliminarily displayed. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when a combination of specific display modes is determined, some of the plurality of display results are still derived and displayed. This means a display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes at a stage that is not present.
[0011]
In other words, the reach state is a display condition that becomes the specific display mode even when the display of the display result is derived and displayed after the display of the display of the display of the display is changed. A display mode that is not deviated from. In addition, for example, a state in which the variable display by a plurality of variable display areas is maintained while maintaining the state where the combinations of the specific display modes are aligned is also included in the reach state.
[0012]
The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. This means a display state in a case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been satisfied the conditions for the specific display mode.
[0013]
Furthermore, some reach is likely to generate a big hit (a high degree of expectation for a big hit) compared to a normal reach when it appears. Such a specific reach is called a special reach, a super reach, or the like.
[0014]
  Temporary stop is before re-variation start or before receiving a symbol stop command.,This is a state in which the symbol is stopped on the variable display device in a state where the final stop symbol is not confirmed. The temporary stop is used, for example, to notify the player that the final stop symbol has not been confirmed by a swing operation, an enlargement / reduction operation, or the like.
[0015]
  According to a second invention, in the first invention,Reach probability changing means capable of changing the probability of executing the reach fluctuation display when the number of fluctuation display games reaches a predetermined number, and the reach reliability determination means displays reach fluctuation display by the reach probability changing means. The reliability determination table to be selected is switched based on the change of the execution probability.
[0017]
  The third invention is the first and second inventions,The control means includes a notice notification means for performing a jackpot notice notification as to whether the display result of the variable display game is in a special result mode at a predetermined rate, and, when performing the jackpot notice notification, a change start of the variable display game. Reliability addition and determination means for increasing the reliability of the reach fluctuation display at times, the reliability addition determination means adds a predetermined value to the reliability data of the reach fluctuation display, and the reach symbol determination means A reach symbol is determined based on the addition result.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
  In the first invention, the reach design (reach design of temporary stop) is determined based on the reliability that the result of reach variation display is a special result mode, and the display result of the variation display game isWhen the special result mode is set, a true jackpot notice is given at a predetermined rate at the start winning prize, and the special result mode is not set.Will it be a special outcome?Fake likeJackpot noticeAt start-up prizePredetermined percentageLess thanIt is decided that the reach fluctuation display is performed by the notice notification means and the reach fluctuation determination means, and the jackpot notice is notified.wentAnd a reliability addition means for increasing the reliability that the result of the reach fluctuation display becomes a special result mode at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game. The reliability addition determination means is stored in the reliability determination table. A predetermined value is added to the reliability data of the reach variation display, the reach design determining means determines the reach design based on the addition result, and the reliability determination table selected by the reach probability selecting means and the reach design determination By reach design determined by meansIn the variable display game corresponding to the jackpot notice notificationBecause the reliability of the reach fluctuation display is notified, when the reach is reached, the reliability of the reach (reach fluctuation display) can be known from the reliability judgment table and the displayed reach pattern, and the moment when the reach fluctuation display appears It is possible to reduce a situation where the special result mode (big hit) cannot be expected, and an entertaining variable display game can be performed.
  In addition, it is possible to select the probability of executing reach fluctuation display by operating the operation switch, and by increasing the probability of executing reach fluctuation display, enjoy the occurrence of reach, or what kind of reach, You can play games that match the player's preference, such as enjoying the appearance of rare reach.
  In addition, a reach design with a high degree of reliability appears by adding a predetermined value to the reliability data of the reach variation display stored in the reliability determination table by the reliability addition determining means. For this reason, it is possible to avoid losing the player's expectation by half due to the low reliability of the reach symbol even though there is a jackpot notice.
[0024]
  In the second invention,Reach probability changing means that can change the probability of executing reach fluctuation display when the number of fluctuation display games reaches a predetermined number of times, and the reach reliability determining means executes reach fluctuation display by the reach probability changing means. Since the reliability determination table to be selected is switched based on the change of the probability, the game can be changed, a fresh game can be performed, and the player is not bored.
[0025]
  In the third invention,Although there is a jackpot notice, it is possible to avoid losing the player's expectations by reducing the reliability of the reach symbol.
[0031]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1.
[0033]
A game board 4 is attached in the frame to a front frame 3 that is assembled to the machine frame 2 of the gaming machine 1 so as to be opened and closed. The front surface of the game board 4 is covered with a cover glass 6 attached to the front frame 3 through the glass frame 5 so as to be opened and closed. Below the front frame 3, an upper plate 7 and a lower plate 8 for guiding a game ball (pachinko ball) to a ball hitting device (not shown) and an operation unit 10 of the ball hitting device are arranged.
[0034]
In the game board 4, a variable display device (image display device) 13 is disposed almost at the center of the game area 12 surrounded by the guide rails 11, and a special variable prize apparatus 14 as a big prize opening is provided below the game area 12. Is done.
[0035]
The variable display device 13 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), a CRT (CRT), etc., and displays an image based on the progress of the game, such as a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information (identification symbols) in a variable manner. .
[0036]
The special variable winning device 14 is energized to the special winning opening solenoid 15 (see FIG. 2), and is in an open state (a state advantageous to the player) from a closed state where the ball is not received (a state disadvantageous to the player). ).
[0037]
Immediately above the special variable winning device 14, a starting port (starting winning port) 17 having a normal variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 16 is arranged, and a normal symbol starting gate 18 is arranged at a predetermined position on the left and right sides thereof. Established.
[0038]
The normal variation winning device 16 is converted so as to widen the entrance to the start port 17 by energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 20 (see FIG. 2).
[0039]
In each place of the game area 12, N (only 6 are shown in FIG. 1) general winning holes 21 are provided. An out port 22 is provided at the lowermost end of the game area 12.
[0040]
A game is played by launching a game ball from the hitting ball launcher toward the game area 12, and the launched game ball is rolled in a rolling direction by a rolling guide member such as a windmill arranged at various locations in the game area 12. The game area 12 flows down the surface of the game area 12 and changes to the starting port 17, the general winning port 21, the special variable winning device 14, or is discharged from the out port 22.
[0041]
The winning at the start port 17 is detected by a special symbol start sensor 23 (see FIG. 2). The winning to the special variation winning device 14 is detected by the count sensor 24 and the continuation sensor 25 (see FIG. 2). Winnings to the N general winning ports 21 are detected by N winning sensors 26A to 26N (see FIG. 2) provided for each of the general winning ports 21. The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 18 is detected by a normal symbol start sensor 27 (see FIG. 2).
[0042]
The winning of the game ball to the start opening 17 is stored as a special symbol start memory (a memorization of a prize that has not yet been subjected to the variable display game), for example, up to four times, and the special display is stored at the top of the variable display device 13. A special symbol memory display 28 is provided for displaying the number of symbol start memories by the number of lighting of the start memory LEDs.
[0043]
The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 18 is stored as a normal symbol start memory, for example, up to four times, and the normal symbol memory that displays the number of the normal symbol start memory on the right side of the special variable winning device 14. The display 30 is provided with a normal symbol display 31 made of LEDs or the like on the left side of the special variable winning device 14.
[0044]
When a game ball wins the start opening 17, the general winning opening 21, and the special variable winning device 14, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning device won is discharged from a payout unit (discharge device) not shown, and the front frame 3 Are supplied to the upper plate 7 and the lower plate 8.
[0045]
At the upper part of the special symbol memory display 28 of the variable display device 13, there is a game mode indicator 32 for notifying the game mode (distribution mode), and at the right side of the upper plate 7 of the front frame 3, the game mode (distribution mode). A mode setting switch 33 for setting is provided.
[0046]
As the game mode (distribution mode), the A mode, the B mode, or the C mode is selected (described later).
[0047]
A decoration light-emitting device 36 such as a decoration lamp and a decoration LED is provided in the gaming area 12 and the key points of the gaming machine. The gaming machine is provided with a sound output device (speaker) 37.
[0048]
Note that reference numeral 35 denotes a card ball lending unit provided alongside the gaming machine.
[0049]
2 and 3 are block configuration diagrams showing a control system centered on the game control device 100. FIG.
[0050]
The game control device 100 (reach variation determination means, reach storage means, reach selection execution means, reach probability setting means, reach probability change means, reach reliability determination means) is a main control device that comprehensively controls the game, CPU controlling game control, ROM storing invariant information for game control, gaming microcomputer 101 incorporating RAM used as a work area during game control, input interface 102, output interface 103, oscillator 104 Etc.
[0051]
The gaming microcomputer 101 includes various detection devices (a special symbol start sensor 23, general winning opening sensors 26A to 26N, a count sensor 24, a continuation sensor 25, a normal symbol start sensor 27, and a mode setting switch 33 via an input interface 102. ) To perform various processes such as a big hit lottery. Then, command signals are transmitted to various control devices (production control device 150, discharge control device 200), special winning opening solenoid 15, normal electric accessory solenoid 20, normal symbol display 31 and the like via the output interface 103. , To control the game centrally.
[0052]
The game control device 100 is also provided with a board external output terminal board 105 for outputting various information to the outside of the gaming machine. Game information (winning information, number of variable display games, jackpot information, etc.), game mode information (A mode, B mode, C mode) from the game control device 100 to the game store management device via the board external output terminal board 105 ), Information related to reliability, which will be described later, is transmitted and managed in an integrated manner by the management device.
[0053]
The discharge control device 200 controls the operation of the payout unit based on a prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 or a ball rental request from the card ball rental unit 35, and causes the prize ball or the ball to be discharged.
[0054]
The effect control device 150 (reach storage means, reach selection execution means, temporary stop reach design determination means) displays the variable display device 13 as well as the special symbol storage display 28, the normal symbol storage display 30, and the game mode indicator 32. , A decorative light emitting device 36 such as a decorative lamp, a decorative LED, and the like, and a sound effect output from the speaker 37. The CPU 151, the ROM 152, the RAM 153, the interface 154, and a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) for the display device. 155, VDC (video display controller) 156, font ROM 157 storing image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, etc.), oscillator 158, γ correction circuit 159, each display, decoration, speaker It consists of the interface 160 etc.
[0055]
The CPU 151 creates screen information (symbol display information, background screen information, video character screen information, etc.) based on the display command signal from the game control device 100 and stores it in the RAM 153. This screen information is transferred to the VDC 156 by the DMAC 155 that has received the transfer command at the timing of the vertical synchronization interrupt of the VDC 156. Based on this image information, the VDC 156 takes in the corresponding image data in the font ROM 157, performs horizontal scanning and vertical scanning on the screen of the variable display device 13, and performs predetermined image display (drawing).
[0056]
The font ROM 157 stores data for each identification symbol used in the variable display game, and data for effect display such as backgrounds and characters.
[0057]
In front of the interface 154, a buffer circuit 161 serving as a signal transmission direction restricting means is provided, and only signal input from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is allowed, and from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100. Signal output is prohibited
The γ correction circuit 159 adjusts the display illuminance of the variable display device 13 by correcting the nonlinear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the variable display device 13.
[0058]
Further, the CPU 151 controls the display of the special symbol memory display 28 and the normal symbol memory display 30 on the basis of the command signal from the game control device 100, and also includes a game mode alarm 32, a decoration lamp, an LED, etc. The sound effect output from the decorative light emitting device 36 and the speaker 37 is controlled.
[0059]
Next, an outline of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The identification symbols of the variation display game of the variation display device 13 are, for example, the left symbol (left region symbol), the right symbol (right region symbol), and the middle symbol (middle region symbol).
[0060]
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the game is started), the customer is in a waiting state, and a display command signal for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 150, and the display is changed. A customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed on the screen of the apparatus 13.
[0061]
Then, when a game ball launched into the game area 12 wins the start opening 17, a predetermined random number is extracted by the game control device 100 based on the win, and a lottery drawing of a variable display game is performed and game control is performed. A display command signal for instructing a variable display is transmitted from the device 100 to the display control device 150, and a variable display of a plurality of symbols is started in the left, right, and middle variable display areas of the screen of the variable display device 13.
[0062]
  When a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the order of, for example, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol (for example, the identification symbol is displayed at the stop position).MinuteWhen the reach state (for example, a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol may generate a jackpot combination) occurs in this process, the final stop mode is not determined). A predetermined reach game is performed. In this reach game, for example, medium symbols are displayed at a very low speed, changed at a high speed, temporarily stopped every time a predetermined stop position is reached, or the change display is reversed. In addition, background display and character display in accordance with the reach game are performed.
[0063]
And if the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, the left, right, and middle symbols are stopped with the jackpot combination, the jackpot is confirmed, and the jackpot is a normal jackpot (a combination of normal jackpots: normal Jackpot special result mode), specific jackpot (specific jackpot combination: specific jackpot special result mode), symbol re-variation (re-draw) is selectively performed, left, right, The change of the symbol inside is finally stopped and a jackpot game is generated.
[0064]
When the jackpot game is generated, a special game is performed in which the special variable winning device 14 is opened for a predetermined period. This special game is executed with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls to be awarded to the special variable winning device 14 or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one unit (one round). A predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) is repeated on the condition that a winning at a continuous winning opening is detected (detection of a winning ball by the continuation sensor 25). When a jackpot game is generated, a display command signal for commanding display of the jackpot game is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the display control device 150, such as a jackpot fanfare display, a round number display, a jackpot effect display, and the like. The jackpot game is displayed on the 13 screens.
[0065]
In this case, if the jackpot is a specific jackpot, a specific gaming state is generated after the jackpot game, and the probability of the next jackpot occurrence is set to a high probability (probability variation state), or the variation based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 17 The variation display time of the variation display game of the display device 13 is shortened (short time state).
[0066]
If there is a special symbol start memory when the variable display game is finished (when lost) or the jackpot game is finished, a new variable display game is repeated based on the special symbol start memory. At this time, if there is no special symbol start memory, the customer waiting state is restored.
[0067]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 18, a random number related to the normal symbol is extracted based on the passing or normal symbol start memory, and if the random number is hit, the normal symbol display 31 is hit and displayed. The normal variation winning device 16 at the start port 17 is expanded for a predetermined time, and winning at the start port 17 is facilitated.
[0068]
Next, the control contents of the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0069]
The processing of the game control device 100 is shown in FIGS.
[0070]
As shown in the timer interruption process of FIG. 8, if there is a winning at the start port 7 at S11 and there is an empty space (for example, less than 4) in the start memory (special symbol start memory) at S12, The process enters a random number extraction process, a big hit random number determination process in S14, a start memory number update process in S15, and a start winning data transmission process in S16.
[0071]
In the various random number extraction processes of S13, as shown in FIG. 9, a jackpot random number that determines whether or not a jackpot, a random number for symbols, a variation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 1023) for selecting a variation pattern (variable display game time), Reach random numbers (for example, 0 to 127) for selecting whether or not to generate reach (losing reach) are extracted and stored in the corresponding random number storage areas (S21 to S24). The stored data in each random number storage area is sequentially shifted every time the variable display game is performed.
[0072]
In the jackpot random number determination process in S14, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number extracted in S13 is a jackpot value, and data regarding whether or not the jackpot is set is set.
[0073]
In the starting memory number updating process of S15, the starting memory number is updated (+1).
[0074]
In the start winning data transmission process of S16, the data of whether or not the big win and the start memory number data are transmitted.
[0075]
In S17, various timers are updated. Various timer updates include not only timekeeping means such as timers for measuring fluctuation time and timers for measuring symbol stop time, but also updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, reach random numbers, and random numbers for symbols. .
[0076]
FIG. 5 shows the variable display game process. After the initialization process (S31) is performed when the power is turned on, the process enters S32 to S42. The initial value of a distribution mode to be described later is set to C mode.
[0077]
In S32, it is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory.
[0078]
Examples of a variation pattern determination table and a reach variation display reliability determination table used in various random number determination processes are shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 and FIGS. 16 to 18.
[0079]
FIG. 13 shows a variation pattern determination table GK for loss used in the case of a loss. For a variation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 1023), short-time variation patterns “1”, “2”, “3” to “3” are displayed. It is set.
[0080]
FIG. 14 shows a loss reach variation pattern determination table GL used for lose reach, and reach variation patterns “1”, “2”, “3” to “3” with respect to a variation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 1023). It is set to select in high order in order.
[0081]
FIG. 15 shows a jackpot variation pattern determination table GM used for a jackpot, and reach variation patterns “1”, “2”, “3” to approximately the same rate with respect to a variation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 1023). To select.
[0082]
FIG. 16 shows a reach determination display reliability determination table HA used when the distribution mode is the A mode. In the A mode, the reach occurrence rate by the reach random number is increased (for example, 50/128).
[0083]
FIG. 17 shows a reach determination display reliability determination table HB used when the distribution mode is in the B mode. In the B mode, the reach generation rate by the reach random number is lowered (for example, 5/128).
[0084]
FIG. 18 shows a reachability display reliability determination table HC used when the distribution mode is the C mode. In the C mode, the reach generation rate by the reach random number is set to the lowest (for example, 2/128).
[0085]
In various random number determination processes, as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the earliest jackpot random number value stored in the jackpot random number storage area in S51 and S52 is a jackpot value.
[0086]
If the jackpot random value is a jackpot value, the process proceeds to S53, S54, and S62.
[0087]
In S53, the reach variation pattern of the variation display game is determined by the big hit variation pattern determination table GM (FIG. 15) and the earliest variation pattern random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area. The jackpot stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined based on the earliest symbol random number stored in the random number storage area to be stored and the jackpot symbol determination table.
[0088]
In S62, the reliability of reach variation display is set from the corresponding reach variation display reliability determination table (FIGS. 16 to 18) based on the current distribution mode and the reach variation pattern determined in S53.
[0089]
If the jackpot random value is not a jackpot value in S51 and S52, the process proceeds to S55 to S65.
[0090]
In S55, the corresponding processing is entered according to the current distribution mode.
[0091]
When in the A mode, the process proceeds to S56, and when the earliest reach random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area is within a predetermined range A (for example, 0 to 49), the occurrence of the lose reach is determined.
[0092]
In the B mode, the process proceeds to S57, and when the earliest reach random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area is within a predetermined range B (for example, 0 to 4), the occurrence of the lose reach is determined.
[0093]
In the C mode, the process proceeds to S58, and when the earliest reach random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area is within a predetermined range C (for example, 1, 2), the occurrence of the lose reach is determined.
[0094]
In S59, it is determined whether or not a loss reach has occurred.
[0095]
In the case of losing reach, the process proceeds to S60 to S62. In S60, the fluctuation is determined by the fluctuation pattern determining table GL for losing reach (FIG. 14) and the earliest fluctuation pattern random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area. The reach variation pattern of the display game is determined, and in S61, the stop symbol (final stop symbol) of the lose reach is determined based on the earliest symbol random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area and the hazard release symbol determination table. decide.
[0096]
In S62, the reach variation display reliability is set from the corresponding reach variation display reliability determination table (FIGS. 16 to 18) based on the current distribution mode and the reach variation pattern determined in S60.
[0097]
If no losing reach has occurred, the process proceeds to S63 to S65. In S63, the fluctuation display is performed by the fluctuation pattern determining table GK for losing (FIG. 13) and the first fluctuation pattern random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area. A game change pattern is determined, and in S64, a lost (no reach) stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined based on the first symbol random number stored in the corresponding random number storage area and the lose symbol determination table. Decide.
[0098]
In S65, the reach variation display reliability is set to "0".
[0099]
The data of the reliability of the reach variation display in S62 and S65 is transmitted to the management apparatus of the amusement store via the board external output terminal board 105. The reliability data may be numerical data as shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, or may be data divided into several types (for example, 0 to 9% is a, 10 to 49% is b, etc.).
[0100]
In the variation display game process of FIG. 5, after the various random number determination processes, a start memory number update process is performed in S35, and a variation start data transmission process is performed in S36.
[0101]
In the starting memory number updating process, the starting memory number is updated (-1).
[0102]
In variation start data transmission processing (transmission means), variation pattern data, stop symbol (final stop symbol) data, reach variation display reliability data, and mode data (set in the distribution mode change processing described later) I do.
[0103]
Wait for the variable display game time to elapse in S37, and when it elapses, perform transmission processing of variable stop data instructing variable stop in S38, and update the variable counter for counting the number of variable display games in S39. (+1).
[0104]
When the variable display game is a jackpot in S40 and S41, the process proceeds to a jackpot process (a jackpot game process).
[0105]
In S42, distribution mode change processing (table transfer means, reach probability selection means) is performed.
[0106]
In the distribution mode change process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the mode setting switch 33 has been operated in S71.
[0107]
When the mode setting switch 33 is operated, the process proceeds to S72 and S73, and a mode is selected based on the operation (switch signal) of the switch 33 (the selected mode data is set), and the variation counter is cleared.
[0108]
When the mode setting switch 33 is not operated, the process proceeds to S74, and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern data transmitted in S36 is a predetermined reach fluctuation pattern (for example, reach fluctuation “2”).
[0109]
If it is a predetermined reach variation pattern, in S75 and S76, the next mode of the current distribution mode is set (changed to the next mode data), and the variation counter is cleared.
[0110]
If it is not the predetermined reach variation pattern, it is determined whether or not the number of times of the variable display game has reached a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) in S77, and if so, the current distribution is determined in S75 and S76. Set the next mode (change to the next mode data), clear the fluctuation counter, and return if not reached.
[0111]
The processing of the effect control device 150 is shown in FIGS.
[0112]
In the communication interruption process of FIG. 12, the advance notice control is performed based on the start winning data from the game control device 100.
[0113]
When the start winning data transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 is received in S101, a notice random number is extracted in S102.
[0114]
In S103, it is determined whether or not the jackpot data is included in the received start winning data, and if included (bonus), the notice determination process 1 of S104 is not included (lost), and the notice determination process of S105 is included. 2 is performed.
[0115]
In the notice determination process 1 of S104, it is selected to make a jackpot notice at a predetermined high rate (for example, 50%) using a notice random number.
[0116]
In the notice determination process 2 of S105, it is selected to make a big hit notice (false notice) at a predetermined small ratio (for example, 1%) using the notice random number.
[0117]
When the jackpot notice is selected, the notice notification flag corresponding to the start winning data is turned on in S107, and the notice is started in S108 (notification notice means).
[0118]
This jackpot notice is performed by changing the color of the start memory LED that is turned on based on the start winning data (starting memory number data) of the special symbol memory display 28 provided at the top of the variable display device 13.
[0119]
If no jackpot notice is selected, return.
[0120]
FIG. 10 shows the variation display game variation execution process. After the initialization process (S121) is performed when the power is turned on, the process enters S122 to S130.
[0121]
In S122, a change start command is received from the game control apparatus 100 (receiving means).
[0122]
In S123, a variation start process for starting the variation display game is performed based on the variation start command.
[0123]
In the change start processing (table transfer means, table status notifying means), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined in S141 whether or not there is data in the distribution mode, that is, whether there is data for changing the current distribution mode. Change the sorting mode with.
[0124]
In this case, if it is selection data for the distribution mode, the distribution mode is changed to the mode of the selection data, and if it is change data for the distribution mode, the distribution mode is changed to the next mode (C mode → A mode → B mode). Are set in the order of
[0125]
On the other hand, the game mode notification device 32 provided at the top of the variable display device 13 notifies the current distribution mode. For example, the game mode indicator 32 is lit in green when in the A mode, lit in red when in the B mode, and lit in blue when in the C mode.
[0126]
In S143, the start winning data and the notice notification flag are shifted.
[0127]
In S144, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern data is reach fluctuation. If reach fluctuation, the process proceeds to S145 to S148 and S150, and if lost, the process proceeds to S149 and S150.
[0128]
In the case of reach fluctuation, in S145, it is checked whether the earliest notice notification flag (the notice notice flag of the current fluctuation display game) is on, and if it is on, the reliability data of reach fluctuation display in S146. A predetermined value (for example, +10) is added to (reliability adding means), and the notice notification flag is turned off in S147.
[0129]
In S148, a temporary stop symbol including the reach symbol is determined based on the reliability data of the reach variation display, and the symbol variation is started in S150.
[0130]
Examples of reach symbol determination tables for determining the reach symbol are shown in FIGS.
[0131]
FIG. 19 shows a reach symbol determination table PA used when the distribution mode is the A mode. In the A mode (low reliability), it is set to select reach symbols “1”, “2”, “3” to corresponding to low reliability data.
[0132]
FIG. 20 shows the reach symbol determination table PB used when the distribution mode is in the B mode. In the B mode (medium reliability), it is set to select reach symbols “1”, “2”, “3” to corresponding to the medium reliability data.
[0133]
FIG. 21 shows a reach symbol determination table PC used when the distribution mode is the C mode. In C mode (high reliability), it is set to select reach symbols “1”, “2”, “3” to corresponding to high reliability data.
[0134]
However, the reach symbols “1”, “2”, “3” ˜ represent the types of symbols.
[0135]
In the case of the loss variation, in S149, the loss stop symbol is determined based on the data of the stop symbol (final stop symbol), and the symbol variation is started in S150.
[0136]
After the variation start processing, the variation display game variation execution processing of FIG. 10 determines whether or not the variation pattern is reach variation in S124. If reach variation, the process proceeds to S125 to S127. Proceed to
[0137]
In the case of reach variation, in step S125, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of symbol variation, the reach state is displayed by temporarily stopping at the reach symbol, and reach variation is performed based on the reach variation pattern.
[0138]
In S126, after the reach change, the temporary stop is temporarily performed with the temporary stop symbol.
[0139]
In the case of a big hit, after the temporary stop, the symbol re-variation (re-lottery) is selectively performed in S127, and then the final stop symbol swinging operation is performed.
[0140]
In the case of the loss variation, in S128, after the predetermined time has elapsed after starting the variation of the symbol, the final stop symbol is shaken.
[0141]
In S129, a change stop command is received from the game control apparatus 100.
[0142]
In S130, the stop symbol is stopped and displayed based on the variable stop command.
[0143]
As described above, the A mode, the B mode, and the C mode are set with different reach occurrence rates (depending on the reach random number) and different reach variation display reliability, and the mode is selected based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. At the same time, since the reach design is determined based on the determination result of the reliability, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the big hit can not be expected at the moment when the reach fluctuation display appears, and to make each reach fluctuation display easier to appear. In this way, you can play a fun and varied display game.
[0144]
For example, in the A mode, since the reach occurrence rate is high, the reliability of reach fluctuation display, that is, the reliability of the big hit as a result of the reach fluctuation display is relatively low, but the reach displayed when the reach is reached. If the design is a reach design “1”, “2”, “3” to a rear design (for example, reach design “7”, “8”, “9”, etc .: not shown in FIG. 19) It can be seen from the reach pattern that the reliability of the reach fluctuation display is high.
[0145]
In the B mode, since the reach occurrence rate is low, the reliability of the reach variation display, that is, the reach variation as a result of the reach variation display is medium, and the reach pattern displayed when reaching reach is If the reach symbol is “1”, “2”, “3” to the preceding symbol (for example, reach symbol “1”, “2”, etc.), the reliability of the reach fluctuation display is medium or lower and the rear symbol (For example, reach symbols “8”, “9”, etc .: not shown in FIG. 20), the reliability of reach variation display can be determined to be medium or higher.
[0146]
In the case of the C mode, the reach occurrence rate is the lowest, so the reliability of the reach variation display, that is, the reliability of the big hit as a result of the reach variation display is relatively high, but is displayed when the reach is reached. If the reach symbol is the preceding symbol from “1”, “2”, “3”, etc. (for example, reach symbol “1,” “2,” “3”, etc.), the reach fluctuations depending on the reach symbol It can be seen that the reliability of the display is not so high.
[0147]
Therefore, the player can perform a reach game while expecting reliability.
[0148]
Also, as shown in FIG. 22, the mode is switched when the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number or when a specific reach occurs, so that the game can be changed and a fresh game can be performed. , There is nothing to get bored of the player.
[0149]
In this case, the mode may be switched when the jackpot game ends, and in this way, the change is richer and the interest can be improved. Further, the mode may be changed when a predetermined number of variable display games are played after the big hit.
[0150]
Further, the player can know the current mode by the game mode alarm 32 at the upper part of the variable display device 13, and can proceed with the game with calmness according to the mode.
[0151]
In addition, the mode, that is, the reach occurrence rate can be selected by operating the mode setting switch 33. Therefore, by increasing the reach occurrence rate, it is rare to enjoy the occurrence of reach or what kind of reach is present. You can play games that match the player's preference, such as enjoying the appearance of unreachable reach.
[0152]
In this case, the mode may be switched by sending a mode signal from the management device of the gaming store to the gaming machine. In this way, when the amusement store is opened or when the number of customers increases, by increasing the reach occurrence rate, the atmosphere of the store can be raised and the business attitude of the amusement store can be met.
[0153]
In addition, when the start winning data based on the winning of the game ball start opening 17 is received, the jackpot notice notification of whether or not the variable display game is a big hit is given at a predetermined rate. Since the reliability of the reach variation display is increased at the start of the variation of the variation display game corresponding to, a reach symbol having a higher reliability appears. Therefore, it is possible to avoid losing the player's expectation by half due to the low reliability of the reach symbol even though there is a jackpot notice.
[0154]
On the other hand, the game control device 100 includes a plurality of reliability determination tables (FIGS. 16 to 18) that determine the reliability of reach variation display, and the reliability to be selected based on the change in the probability of executing reach variation display. The degree determination table is switched and the table switching data is transmitted to the effect control device 150. The effect control device 150 includes a plurality of reach symbol determination tables (FIGS. 19 to 21) for determining reach symbols. Since the reach design determination table to be selected is switched based on the table switching data (mode data) received from the control device 100, communication and reach design can be easily selected.
[0155]
In addition, data relating to the reliability of the reach variation display game can be transmitted to the management device, and the management device can collect the data relating to the reliability of the reach in detail, which can be used as a reference for sales at the amusement store.
[0156]
Note that the reliability data obtained by adding a predetermined value when there is a jackpot notice in S146 of FIG. 11 may be transmitted from the effect control device 150 to the management device of the amusement store. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control device 150 includes an effect control device external output terminal 162 for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine. The reliability data may be numerical data or data divided into several types (for example, 10 to 19% is e, 20 to 59% is f, etc.).
[0157]
In the embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines.
[0158]
Moreover, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a game flow.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing control contents.
FIG. 13 is a table showing an example of a variation pattern determination table.
FIG. 14 is a table showing an example of a variation pattern determination table.
FIG. 15 is a table showing an example of a variation pattern determination table.
FIG. 16 is a table showing an example of a reliability determination table.
FIG. 17 is a table showing an example of a reliability determination table.
FIG. 18 is a table showing an example of a reliability determination table.
FIG. 19 is a table showing an example of a reach symbol determination table.
FIG. 20 is a table showing an example of a reach symbol determination table.
FIG. 21 is a table showing an example of a reach symbol determination table.
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of mode switching.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machine
4 Game board
13 Fluctuating display device
14 Special prize winning equipment
17 Starting port
23 Special design start sensor
28 Special symbol memory display
32 game mode alarm
33 Mode setting switch
100 game control device
150 Production control device

Claims (2)

A display device that performs a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification symbols in each of the left, middle, and right variable display regions, and controls the variable display game in the display device based on the establishment of a start condition, and the variable display Control means capable of giving a specific game value when the display result of the game is a special result mode,
Wherein, in the course of the variable display games, the left, middle, meets the condition that the display result of the left variable display area and the right variable display area in the varying display areas of the right is a special result aspect, medium change Reach fluctuation that temporarily changes the reach symbol displayed when the display area fluctuates and the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display game is made longer than usual. In a gaming machine that performs display,
The gaming machine further includes an operation switch that can be operated by the player to select a probability of executing the reach variation display,
The control means includes
Reach variation determining means for determining whether or not to perform reach variation display of the variation display game;
Reach storage means for storing reach variation display data for performing multiple types of reach variation display;
Reach selection executing means for selecting predetermined reach fluctuation display data from the reach storage means and executing the reach fluctuation display when the reach fluctuation determining means determines to perform reach fluctuation display;
Reach probability selection means capable of selecting a probability of performing reach variation display based on operation of the operation switch;
When the display result of the variable display game is in a special result mode, a true jackpot notice is given at a predetermined rate at the start winning prize, and if it is not in the special result mode, it is a false result Notice notification means for performing jackpot notice notification at a rate lower than the predetermined ratio at the time of start winning ;
The determined to perform reach varying display by reach varying determining means, and, in the case of performing the jackpot notice notification when starting winning is reach varying display of results when fluctuations beginning of the variable display game is a special result aspect trust A reliability addition determination means for increasing the degree,
With
The reach selection execution means includes:
Reach reliability determination means for determining the reliability that the result of reach variation display is a special result mode;
A reach design determining means for determining a reach design based on a determination result of the reach reliability determination means,
The reach reliability determination means includes:
It has multiple reliability judgment tables that define the reliability of reach fluctuation display,
The reliability determination table with a relatively high probability of executing reach fluctuation display is set with a relatively low reliability of reach fluctuation display and a reliability determination with a relatively low probability of executing reach fluctuation display. In the table, the reliability of the reach fluctuation display is set relatively high,
The reliability determination table to be selected is switched based on the probability that the reach fluctuation display is executed by the reach probability selection means,
The reliability addition determining means adds a predetermined value to the reliability data of reach variation display stored in the reliability determination table,
The reach design determining means determines a reach design based on the addition result,
According to the reliability determination table selected by the reach probability selection unit and the reach symbol determined by the reach symbol determination unit, the reliability of the reach variation display is notified in the variation display game corresponding to the jackpot notice notification. A gaming machine. Reach probability changing means capable of changing the probability of executing the reach variation display to a probability lower than the current probability when the number of times of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times,
The reach reliability determination means selects a reliability determination table to be selected based on a change in the probability of executing reach variation display by the reach probability change means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a table.

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